Dual, 4A/2A, 4MHz, Step-Down
DC-DC Regulator withTracking/
Sequencing Capability
MAX15021
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX15021 is a dual-output, pulse-width-modulated
(PWM), step-down DC-DC regulator with tracking (coin-
cident and ratiometric) and sequencing options. The
device operates from 2.5V to 5.5V and each output can
• Integration Reduces Power-Supply Footprint for Space-
Constrained Designs
• Dual-Output Synchronous Buck Regulators
• Integrated Switches for 4A and 2A Output Currents
• Programmable Switching Frequency from 500kHz
to 4MHz
• 28-Pin TQFN Package (5mm x 5mm)
• 180° Out-Of-Phase Operation Reduces Input
Ripple Current and Thus the Size of the Input
Bypass Capacitors
be adjusted from 0.6V to the input supply (V
). The
AVIN
MAX15021 delivers up to 4A (regulator 1) and 2A (reg-
ulator 2) of output current. This device offers the ability
to adjust the switching frequency from 500kHz to 4MHz
and provides the capability of optimizing the design in
terms of size and performance.
The MAX15021 utilizes a voltage-mode control scheme
with external compensation to provide good noise
immunity and maximum flexibility in selecting inductor
values and capacitor types. The dual switching regula-
tors operate 180° out-of-phase, thereby reducing the
RMS input ripple current and thus the size of the input
bypass capacitor significantly.
• Sophisticated Tracking/Sequencing Functions
Facilitate Reliable Processor Operation
• Digital Soft-Start and Soft-Stop for Tracking
Applications
• Digital Soft-Start into a Prebiased Load for
Sequencing Applications
• Sequencing or Coincident/Ratiometric Tracking
The MAX15021 offers the ability to track (coincident or
ratiometric) or sequence during power-up and power-
down operation. When sequencing, it powers up glitch-
free into a prebiased output.
• Flexible Enough for Use in a Range of Designs
• 2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
• Output-Voltage Adjustable from 0.6V to V
AVIN
• External Compensation for Maximum Flexibility
• 100% Maximum Duty Cycle
Additional features include an internal undervoltage
lockout with hysteresis and a digital soft-start/soft-stop
for glitch-free power-up and power-down. Protection
features include lossless cycle-by-cycle current limit,
hiccup-mode output short-circuit protection, and ther-
mal shutdown.
• Integrated Protection Features Save Space and
Increase Reliability
• Lossless, Cycle-by-Cycle Current Sensing
• Thermal Shutdown and Hiccup-Mode Short-Circuit
Protection
The MAX15021 is available in a space-saving, 5mm x
5mm, 28-pin TQFN-EP package and is specified for
operation from -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
• 20µA Shutdown Current Extends Battery Life in
Portable Applications
Applications
Pin Configuration
RFID Reader Cards
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Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) IP Phones
Automotive Multimedia
Multivoltage Supplies
21 20 19 18 17 16 15
14
13
N.C. 22
N.C.
N.C.
COMP2 23
Networking/Telecom
12 COMP1
24
25
26
27
28
FB2
EN2
MAX15021
FB1
11
10
9
Ordering Information
SGND
AVIN
RT
EN1
DVDD1
PGND1
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
*EP
6
+
8
MAX15021ATI/V+
-40°C to +125°C
28 TQFN-EP*
1
2
3
4
5
7
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
*EP = EXPOSED PAD.
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